The Esplanade in Toronto is a wide street with a boulevard in the middle. It is so wide that the boulevard has playgrounds, fountains, soccer fields, and basketball courts.
The boulevard is one long park and the surrounding mix of condo and co-op leads to a vibrant blend of humankind.
Soccer teams practise, teenagers shoot baskets, dogs are walked, children play, and people of all ages enjoy a city that belongs to and is composed of each and every one.
This area is particularly beautiful just before sunset, and on a weekend afternoon. It is probably divine first thing in the morning but I may never know for sure.
Postscript: Before heading out on an Esplanade excursion, you might want to download Toronto artist Marlena Zuber's great map of the area, inspired by a local running group.
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